Sunday, 7 August 2016

INSTALLATION OF AN SPIT AIR CONDITIONER PART 2
following up from part 1 of this installation guild, here the other steps that complete the process.

  1. The outdoor unit's location needs to be away from any heavy trafficked, dusty or hot areas.
  2. The outdoor unit needs to be 12" of space surrounding its perimeter to ensure proper functioning.
  3. Remove the cover.
  4. Refer to the unit's wiring diagram and make sure the cable wires are connected as the diagram suggest. 
  5. Fasten the cable with a cable clamp and replace the cover.
  6. Remove the caps from the 2 - way and 3 - way valves and from the service port.
  7. Connect a vacuum pump hose to the service port.
  8. Turn the vacuum on until it reaches an absolute vacuumof 10 mm Hg.
  9. Close the low pressure knob and then turn off the vacuum.
  10. Make sure you test all the valves and joints for leaks.
  11. Disconnect the vacuum . Replace the service port and caps.
  12. Affix the piping to the wall with clamps.
  13. Seal up the hole in the wall using expanding polyurethane foam.
And you have completed an installation of a spit Air conditioner. Remember to put batteries into the remote and turn on.

Ther are different methods of installing an Air Conditioner Unit, but the author have found that these steps ensure a well functioning unit.

You should also note that some companies have warranty policy guild lines about installation. Notwithstanding you would have saved over $1,000.00 TT dollars and the intrusion of workmen in your space by do it yourself.

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2 comments:

  1. Some very useful info given here. I will try this!

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